There is no Hebrew or Greek word used in the Bible that is precisely defined to refer to sex before marriage. The Bible undeniably condemns adultery and sexual immorality, but the question arises, is sex before marriage considered sexually immoral? According to 1 Corinthians 7:2, “yes” is the clear answer, “But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband.” In this verse, Paul states that marriage is the “cure” for sexual immorality. First Corinthians 7:2 is essentially saying because people cannot control themselves and so many people are having immoral sex outside of marriage, people should get married, so they can fulfill their passions in a moral way.
Originally posted by MrMartinYour post here, with all the scripture you have quoted, would seem to have answered your question already, so I wonder what motivates you to ask it, unless you are planning to launch into a beginners class on Christian morals. To ask such a question, on the pretext of seeking an answer, when you already know full well what you deem the answer to be, whispers one word to me: Hypocrasy.
There is no Hebrew or Greek word used in the Bible that is precisely defined to refer to sex before marriage. The Bible undeniably condemns adultery and sexual immorality, but the question arises, is sex before marriage considered sexually immoral? According to 1 Corinthians 7:2, “yes” is the clear answer, “But since there is so much immorality, each man sh ...[text shortened]... tside of marriage, people should get married, so they can fulfill their passions in a moral way.
by bible do you mean god??, as early kings of isreal had many concubines, but adultry was frowned on. new testerment says one for one until death. fornification is frowned on in all forms.
But as for god ,[and he must have seen it all by now} sadly we venture into many forms of sin one sin does not have priority, the 10 commandments are for all the others to hang on.
Originally posted by stokerNot only concubines but wives as well.
by bible do you mean god??, as early kings of isreal had many concubines, but adultry was frowned on. new testerment says one for one until death. fornification is frowned on in all forms.
But as for god ,[and he must have seen it all by now} sadly we venture into many forms of sin one sin does not have priority, the 10 commandments are for all the others to hang on.
But then that was the Old Law . . . Jesus came later and fulfilled the Law . . . now having concubines and multiple wives is bad . . . on the other hand shrimp and pigs are now good . . . it's kind of a fair trade off . . . make sense?
Originally posted by telerionOysters replace "oysters"...
Not only concubines but wives as well.
But then that was the Old Law . . . Jesus came later and fulfilled the Law . . . now having concubines and multiple wives is bad . . . on the other hand shrimp and pigs are now good . . . it's kind of a fair trade off . . . make sense?
Ignoring pologomy for now... there was no such thing as "sex before marriage" in the old testament times. When two people had sex, they were considered married. Where the Old Testament reads: "and john took sarah as his wife..." it could also read: "john and sarah had sex and were considered married...". The actual wedding ceremony is a relatively new occurrence.
This makes things rather interesting and puts a totally new spin on the topic. If the sexual act is the binding act between two people, i.e. makes you one with the other person as the Bible says: one as in permanently, then one has to think twice before crossing the threshold.... reserving it for that one special life parter makes so much more sense (for me, anyway...)
My 2 cents on a very controversial topic. I know many (most) will disagree with me on this view..., but that's okay.
Originally posted by WumpusReference?
Ignoring pologomy for now... there was no such thing as "sex before marriage" in the old testament times. When two people had sex, they were considered married. Where the Old Testament reads: "and john took sarah as his wife..." it could also read: "john and sarah had sex and were considered married...". The actual wedding ceremony is a relatively new occurrence.
Originally posted by Wumpuswell did jesus attend a wedding [water to wine] so how new relatively are you saying?? or was the "had sex", watched by friends and family??
[b]Ignoring pologomy for now... there was no such thing as "sex before marriage" in the old testament times. When two people had sex, they were considered married. Where the Old Testament reads: "and john took sarah as his wife..." it could also read: "john and sarah had sex and were considered married...". The actual wedding ceremony is a relatively new occurrence.
...in the old T which john took sarah.
Originally posted by MrMartinIs post marital anal sex a sin?
There is no Hebrew or Greek word used in the Bible that is precisely defined to refer to sex before marriage. The Bible undeniably condemns adultery and sexual immorality, but the question arises, is sex before marriage considered sexually immoral? According to 1 Corinthians 7:2, “yes” is the clear answer, “But since there is so much immorality, each man sh ...[text shortened]... tside of marriage, people should get married, so they can fulfill their passions in a moral way.